PSPC Worship Service

PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHThe Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ

April 30, 2017 - 10:00 AM Service

3rd Sunday of EasterLiturgical Color: White

Play the whole Service:

Pre-Service Music

Praise Band

Welcoming

Rev. Christine Dickerson

Life of the Church

Elder John Evans

Passing of the Peace

My Peace (As we return to our seats.)

Congregation

Prelude

Special Music

Praise Band

* Call to Worship
One: Praise the Lord
Many: Praise the Lord, O my soul.
One: I will praise the Lord all my life,
ALL: I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

* Opening Hymn

When the Morning Stars Together

Hymn #689 (1,3,4)

Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison)

In you, O God, I find refuge; in you, I find strength. Through you, I accept a love that is beyond my understanding, love that transforms and redeems. In the desert light of Spring, wildflowers overwhelm the barren sand. The dunes are alive with color, and even the wheat grass gold of hills beginning to dry are a delight rarely experienced. It is your world, as we are your people. Even when we become gray with doubt and dark with fear, you reach out and hear our cries for forgiveness. You transform. You redeem. We pray for this spring light that is you to ignite our imagination and hope, reveal the bright color of our souls, and prepare us to both receive and give to all the gift of this Easter season. We ask always in Jesus’ name. Amen.

(A moment for silent reflection)

Assurance of Pardon

Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, was risen for us, and reigns in power over us. Sisters and brothers hear this good news. Through Christ we are forgiven and reconciled with the Creator of all.

* Singing

Gloria Patri

Hymn #623

Baptized in Water

Hymn #482 (all)

Children's Moment

Choral Preparation

Day By Day

Choir

Day by day, day by day,
O dear Lord, three things I pray:
To see You more clearly,
Love You more dearly,
Follow You more nearly,
Day by day.

Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Anthem

I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

Choir

Prayer for Illumination

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Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen